When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Jared patted her back and said, “Your throat is still sore. No more laughing.”

Although his words sounded stern, the affection in his tone was obvious.

Summer looked at me and said, “Mommy, you have the same answer as Mr. Crest. It’s impossible for durian and watermelon to feel hurt. Your head will be the one in pain.”

For the next few minutes, Summer continued to play riddles with Jared.

At the dining table, Summer ate more than usual. She was so excited and joyful throughout the meal. Shortly after lunch, she fell asleep.

Jared got up from the sofa and picked up his doctor’s bag as he prepared to leave.

I was silent for a moment before saying, “Dr. Crest, can I have a word with you?”

He pressed his lips together and nodded. Then, he sat back down and looked at me with dullness in his eyes.

I took a deep breath and went straight to the point. “When Macy left, she told me never to let Summer know that you are her father.”

His eyes turned cold, with a pained expression on his face. He said, “I can understand.”

“Summer is your child and no one can deny that,” I said calmly. “Including Macy.”

surprised and looked at me with a

matter between you and Macy. It’s none of my business. But I have no choice but to intervene now. I

there calmly, as though waiting for

emotional support. Of course, same goes to each and everyone of

Then, it’ll be up to her to decide if she wants to acknowledge you as her father or otherwise. Of course, within the eighteen years, you may come and see her anytime you want. And if the Crest

would say such a thing

time, he looked at me solemnly and asked,

“Yes, I’m sure. I didn’t make this decision because of you. I did it for Ashton. I don’t want him to end his

was silent for a while

a man

know how deep you feel for Macy, I know for sure that you love Summer. In my

said what needs to be said, I was

and said, “I want to take Summer to W City. Not to introduce her to the Crest

and felt a lump in my throat. But I nodded and said, “Okay. But I don’t want her gone

“Just for three days.”

“Okay.”

Sooner or later,

seeing Jared out, I went to Summer’s bedroom. I couldn’t believe how much she had grown as I looked